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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,183.41, 11,291.94 and 4,646.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,183.41, 11,291.94 and 4,646.14 is: 6,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,183.41 : 11,291.94 = 4,646.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,183.41/11,291.94 = 4,646.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,183.41x = 11,291.94 × 4,646.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,183.41x = 52,463,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,463,934.11/8,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.01

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